11/5/08

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SPONSORED: Do I Dare Disturb the Universe? is one of the titles from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History's community-wide book club. The first book is The Color of Water by James McBride, who will be speaking at Tri-C East on Wed 11/12 at 11:30AM. Cleveland's own Charlise Lyles, author of Do I Dare Disturb the Universe?, From the Projects to Prep School will be celebrated at the Museum on Wed 12/10 at 7PM. The author discussion and book signing is free with museum admission ($5 on Wednesdays after 5PM). Reservations and info: www.cmnh.org, 216-231-4600 or kgillan@cmnh.org.

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SPONSORED: Sarah Jane Vowell, acclaimed author of bestselling books, journalist, humorist, and commentator, will preside at Cleveland Public Library's Writers and Readers Series on Sun 11/16, 2PM. This event has no admission fee and is open to the public, Main Library, Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium, E. 6th and Superior. Seating first-come, first-served. Info: (216) 623-2955 and www.cpl.org.

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SPONSORED: The Los Angeles Times proclaims, "The Juilliard String Quartet remains the standard by which all other quartets must be judged." Don’t miss your chance to hear this internationally acclaimed ensemble at the Cleveland Institute of Music on Mon 11/17 at 8PM. Watch the seasons unfold through the 43 foot wall of glass behind the stage as the intimate surroundings of Mixon Hall provide the backdrop for this performance which includes music by Haydn, Ravel and Mendelssohn. This is the final year with CIM's new president Joel Smirnoff performing with the Quartet. Tickets are going fast - call 216-791-5000 or purchase online here. The next morning you have the opportunity to watch members of the Quartet coach CIM students in free master classes beginning at 9:30AM.

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SPONSORED: Photo Four See what's developing at The Cleveland Institute of Art Fri 11/7 with four photography-related events which include the grand opening of the new exhibition (RE)Imaging: Photography; The Society for Photographic Education Conference; noted photographer Penelope Umbrico delivering a key ImageMaker address; and the Cinematheque screening of the photo-related film, Guest of Cindy Sherman. Opening reception for (RE)Imaging: Photography Fri 11/7, 5-7PM (Exhibition runs 11/7 - 12/23, Hours: Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat 10AM to 5PM. Fri 10AM to 9PM. Closed Sun/Mon.) Info: www.cia.edu or 216.421.7000. Conference info: www.midwestspe.org

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SPONSORED: Sports Fans and Food Fans — Start Your Bidding! "Sports Treasures and Palate Pleasures" brings together United Way's annual WTAM Sports Auction with the culinary delights of the I-X Center's Fabulous Food Show. The auction offers sports memorabilia and experiences donated by the Cleveland Browns, Indians, Cavaliers and Lake Erie Monsters, as well as Fabulous Food Show-related items and experiences. WTAM hosts the auction online at WTAM.com Thu 11/6 - Fri 11/14 and will conduct a live on-air auction on Fri 11/14. It all concludes with a VIP cocktail reception plus live and silent auctions inside the Fabulous Food Show on Fri 11/14 from 6-8PM. Proceeds benefit United Way of Greater Cleveland. For more information or tickets, visit www.uws.org/auctions or contact Michelle Battle at 216-436-2121 or mbattle@uws.org.